"Action-packed and scorching, Death's Daughter is a rollicking good time from start to finish. Paranormal lovers rejoice, your new obsession has arrived!"—Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of The Foxglove King

The steamy mythology of Neon Gods meets the dark academia of Ninth House in this contemporary romance from USA Today bestselling author S.A. Barnes.

After a lifetime of chaos, Jocasta has finally found her home with good friends, great classes, even a messy situationship with her former TA—a normal life.

Well, as normal a life as the only child of Death can have.

She’s always refused to embrace her father’s legacy. Instead of taking lives, she feeds on her classmates’ disappointments, failures, and rejections. Finals week has her feasting, and all is good.

Until Death ruins her life. Again.

Without warning, Death names Jocasta as his sole successor, making her a powerful ally… and a massive target. Devon, a descendant of Lust, claims to want to help her—for a price.

Jo will do anything to protect the people she loves and the life she’s worked so hard for.

Even if it means becoming a monster.

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Praise for this book

“Action-packed and scorching, Death's Daughter is a rollicking good time from start to finish. Paranormal lovers rejoice, your new obsession has arrived!”

—Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of The Foxglove King

“A twisting tale full of friendship, betrayal and self-acceptance that will keep you reading long into the night... and worried about what you might find there.”

—Hazel McBride, author of A Fate Forged in Fire

“A deliciously seductive and sinister read, Death's Daughter is set to be a new dark academia sensation with its impeccable autumnal vibes.”

—Nadia El-Fassi, author of Best Hex Ever

“Witty, scorching, and action-packed. Barnes totally kills it—pun intended.”

—Melissa Landers, New York Times bestselling author of The Half King

“A fun, sexy fantasy (with a touch of mystery) about a young woman coping with more than her fair share of troubles as the spawn of Death himself … Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer will eat this up with a spoon.”

—Christina Henry, author of The Place Where They Buried Your Heart

“Delivers paranormal romance, wicked fun, and irresistible tension. Prepare to be swept into a world where desire and danger are never far apart.”

—Logan Karlie, New York Times bestselling author of Dream by the Shadows

“Full of tension, dread, and spice, Death's Daughter is the urban fantasy resurrected!”

—Tanya Pell, author of Her Wicked Roots

“Barnes takes a break from speculative horror to deliver fantasy flavored delicately with romance.…A viscerally creepy fantasy mystery touched with romance and pining builds a solid foundation for a promising series.”

—Library Journal

Praise for S.A. Barnes:

“Truly un-put-downable in its purest sense.”

—#1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong on Dead Silence

“S.A. Barnes has quickly become one of my go-to horror authors!”

—Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling author on Ghost Station




About the AuthorS.A. BARNES works in a high school library by day, recommending reads, talking with students, and removing the occasional forgotten cheese stick as bookmark. She is the author of Goodreads Choice finalist Dead Silence, Ghost Station, and Cold Eternity, and she has published numerous novels across different genres. Barnes lives in Illinois with more dogs and books than is advisable and a very patient spouse.
Title: Death's Daughter
Author(s): S.A. Barnes
Series: Children of the Old Ones
Volume: 1
ISBN: 9781250388490
Copyright 2026
Release Date: May 05, 2026
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: ePub | Learn More about our supported formats
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